Here in California, our shared passion for mountain biking is deeply tied to the health and accessibility of our incredible public lands. As you have likely heard, the U.S. federal government shut down at midnight on October 1. While far from ideal, the government shutdown calls for solidarity and a renewed commitment to responsible stewardship. Now is the moment to […]
For mountain bikers, nothing beats the feeling of leaving the noise of civilization behind and finding true backcountry bliss. It’s in these remote places, the ones without paved roads, that we see the rugged challenge and solitude that define our sport. This is precisely why we’re so concerned about a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get […]
2025 California legislative season comes to a close What a year/season it has been. The California Legislature has completed its work for 2025. Many bills are now on their way to the Governor’s desk for review and adoption over the next few weeks. From fighting for parks and recreation funding to protecting the places we ride, we have been leveraging […]
USDA is seeking comments on its Reorganization Plan. Speak up before the Sep 30 deadline. Lesser known than the First Divide and Third Divide trails, the Second Divide Trail isn’t part of the Downieville Classic courses—and thus remains somewhat of a secret gem for those looking to get away from the crowds. Chelsea Jolly traverses above the swimming pools and […]
CAMTB Ambassador Team shines at Outride Research Summit Celebrating Youth Leadership and the Power of Cycling! CAMTB was thrilled to participate in the Outride Foundation Research Summit in Morgan Hill. It was an inspiring event that highlighted the profound impact of cycling on our physical and mental well-being. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, researchers, and […]
Check out the latest from Sacramento and D.C. We’re now halfway through the legislative season, and our state and Federal lawmakers are back home in their districts for their summer breaks. See below for the latest on all things cycling, trails, and public lands in our 2025 Mid-Summer Legislative Update. State Legislative Agenda Expands As The Session Advances SCR 94 […]
Stop the Senate’s Revised Plan to Sell Off Public Lands Senator Mike Lee of Utah just introduced a revised public lands sale provision. This time, it targets BLM lands near communities across the West, including significant portions of California. Take Two Thanks to you, Lee’s previous attempt to force the sale of 3.3 million acres was rejected earlier this week, […]
Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Sale of Public Lands in Reconciliation Bill In brighter news today, the Senate Parliamentarian blocked the sale of public lands outlined in the Senate Reconciliation Bill. This outcome is a direct result of the collective advocacy from thousands of mountain bikers and other recreational users like you. Your voices have been heard, and your engagement has made […]
Stop the Senate’s Plan to Sell Off Public Lands UPDATED: June 17, 2025 Just weeks after you fought to remove the sale of public lands from the House spending bill, the Senate has unveiled its own version—and it is worse. The new bill proposes selling approximately 3 million acres of public lands, or six times the amount proposed in the […]
California lawmakers introduce SCR 94 (Blakespear), California Mountain Biking and Trail Stewardship Month CAMTB Delegate Team on the Senate Floor for the reading of SCR-94, with Co-Authors Senator Blakespear, Senator Jones, and Senator Choi. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously and is now moving on to the Assembly for consideration. We are pleased to announce that California lawmakers have introduced […]